74 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours, new figures show.

In the last seven days, there have been 299 new covid cases in Swindon – giving a rate of 134.6 new cases per 100,000 people.

Since the pandemic began, 2,197 have tested positive for the virus in Swindon.

Earlier this week, the borough saw its highest ever daily jump in cases. 89 new cases were logged in the 24 hours up to 9am on Thursday, October 29.

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Case numbers over the past six months Source: GOV.UK